The 2021 ABIA Virtual Awards star-studded event features Cate Blanchett, Malcolm Turnbull, Turia Pitt, Nat’s What I Reckon, Matthew McConaughey, Trent Dalton, Charlotte Wood, Casey Bennetto and many more. Plus a special live performance from musician Ash Grunwald! You can have a sneak peak at the program here.

The book industry’s night of nights is NOT to be missed, even if you can’t be at Carriageworks. For the first time ever, we’re holding a physical and virtual award ceremony at the same time. So please, join us at 8pm this Wednesday 28th of April and click here to tune in live.

Firstly, in these times, we would like to recognise the importance of staying safe, taking care of eachother and staying connected. And  we’d like to say thanks for being a part of the book industry community.

In the interests of the health and safety of our community, our industry peers and our guests  the ABIA 2020 Awards Night will be moved online.

We will now be announcing the winners of the ABIAs with a Virtual Awards event taking place on Wednesday 13 May. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel now to watch it from 4pm on Wednesday 13 May.

Tickets that have already been purchased will be refunded.

If you have any more queries please contact us abia@publishers.asn.au

Thanks to everyone for their support. Stay safe, take care and take care of eachother.